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Blessed and Broken
Jacob was broken and blessed by an awe-inspiring divine encounter (Genesis 32:22-32). The Lord is gracious to those who call upon his steadfast love and will satisfy those who seek his face (Psalm 145:8-9,14-21 and Psalm 17:1-7,15). He is overflowing with grace and promises good gifts to many nations (Isaiah 55:1-5). Through Israel, Jesus the Messiah was revealed to the world as the fulfillment of God's covenant promises (Romans 9:1-5). Jesus demonstrated God's grace by overwhelmingly satisfying the hunger of the crowds. The loaves were blessed, broken, and miraculously multiplied. An apt metaphor for his own life, death, and resurrection (Matthew 14:13-21).
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Commentary on Psalm 17
Augustine, Calvin, Spurgeon,
Thomas Aquinas
Commentary on Psalm 145
Augustine, Calvin, Spurgeon,
Pope Benedict XVI
Audio
Genesis 32, Isaiah 55, Romans 9
Matthew 14, Psalm 17, Psalm 145
Spotify Playlist
Psalm 17 and Psalm 145
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Lectionary Resources
"When Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, he summarized in these gestures his own life. Jesus is chosen from all eternity, blessed at his baptism in the Jordan River, broken on the cross, and given as bread to the world. Being chosen, blessed, broken, and given is the sacred journey of the Son of God, Jesus the Christ. When we take bread, bless it, break it, and give it with the words “This is the Body of Christ,” we express our commitment to make our lives conform to the life of Christ. We too want to live as people chosen, blessed, and broken, and thus become food for the world." -Henri Nouwen
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Collect for The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. - The Book of Common Prayer
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